Ronaldo: I was one step away from joining Arsenal before joining Man Utd

The Juventus star revealed he almost became a Gunner before joining Manchester United early in his career

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he was "one step" away from joining Arsenal prior to signing for Manchester United in 2003.

However, Arsenal may have come closest of them all, as the Juventus star says he very nearly moved to north London early in his career instead of Manchester.

“It is true. Of course it is true," Ronaldo told ITV . “Very close. One step. Seriously.”

Ronaldo was then handed an Arsenal shirt by interviewer Piers Morgan, a notable Gunners fan.

As a result, Ronaldo did admit he still admired Arsenal, even though a move to the club never came to fruition.

“I want to apologise. Forgive me for not joining Arsenal.

“It didn’t happen, but Arsenal, I appreciate what they did for me, especially Arsene Wenger, but football you never know where you are going to play, life is like that.

“But I appreciate Arsenal because it is a fantastic club and you support Arsenal. And now you support Juventus.”